Category: Suburban Calendar

  • WRAT Nutcracker to feature Shinedown

    Greater Media radio station WRAT-FM 95.9 is presenting its traditional WRAT Nutcracker with Shinedown and special guests Halestorm 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Starland Ballroom, Sayreville. Jacksonville, Florida natives, Shinedown, are known for such hits as “Fly from the Inside,” “45” and “Save Me.” Two songs, “Devour” and “Second Chance,” from the band’s latest…

  • Breakfast With Santa planned at firehouse

    The Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual Breakfast With Santa 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 14 at the Madison Park Firehouse, 3011 Cheesequake Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children. For more information, call Janice Guarnera at 732-319-9077.

  • Library to sponsor programs, discussions

    The Old Bridge Public Library will host a number of public programs during the month of December. The library will commemorate World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. Liz Revill of Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge and Perth Amboy, will staff an information table with the most current information on HIV/AIDS. The theme for World…

  • Advent Reflection to feature Corapi DVD

    An Advent Reflection, with a DVD presentation by the Rev. John Corapi on the virtue of humility, is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at St. Bernadette’s Church, 20 Villanova Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. The Rev. Corapi went from life as a successful businessman in Las Vegas and Hollywood, to being…

  • Nominees sought for OBHS Wall of Fame

    The Old Bridge High School (OBHS) community, in an effort to recognize and honor outstanding graduates of all township high schools, is seeking nominations for induction into the Old Bridge High School Wall of Fame. It is hoped that each individual who honored will serve as an inspiration to and a source of pride for…

  • College financial-aid workshop scheduled

    A workshop on financial aid for prospective college students and their parents will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Middlesex County College New Brunswick Center, 140 New St., at the intersection of New Street and Joyce Kilmer Avenue. The program, titled “How to Apply for Financial Aid,” will feature a representative from…

  • Madison Park plans Dec. 5 Holiday Bazaar

    The Madison Park Elementary School Holiday Bazaar will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, 33 Harvard Road, Parlin section of Old Bridge. The event will feature Home Interiors, Pampered Chef, Avon, Tastefully Simple, handmade crafts, children’s crafts, baked goods, a small tricky tray, a 50/50 and more. For more information, call Julie…

  • Holiday Shopping Night slated at Samsel

    The Samsel Upper Elementary School PTO will sponsor a Holiday Shopping Night 6:30-9:30 Dec. 5 in the cafeteria at the school, 238 Ernston Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Some spaces still remain for vendors and crafters. For more information or to reserve, e-mail Suzy Sylvester at [email protected] or Heather Kerchner at purpleroses1807@ aol.com.

  • Christmas Bazaar set for Dec. 7 at St. Stan’s

    St. Stanislaus Kostka HSA will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at the school, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. The event will feature a tricky tray, large and small raffles, wheels of chance, children’s games, a 50/50 and photos with Santa. The kitchen will open at 10 a.m. for…